Innovative Locs by Jas

Meet Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is packed with naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds, making it a popular ingredient in botanical hair care.

It is often used in herbal rinses and scalp blends designed to nourish dry, dull, or fragile-feeling hair. Because a nettle infusion is water-based, it can provide lightweight botanical care without coating locs in heavy creams.

Stinging nettle is also one of the featured botanicals in Nura Crown’s Hydrate & Restore Herbal Blend.

💬 Had you heard of stinging nettle being used for hair care?

Washing Your Locs Won’t Stop Hair Growth

Don’t be afraid to wash your locs. A clean scalp creates a healthier environment for healthy hair.

Consistent cleansing helps remove sweat, excess oil, and buildup while supporting overall scalp health.

💬 Question: How often do you wash your locs?

MYTH BUSTER MONDAY: Dirty Hair Locs Faster

The myth: You should avoid washing your hair because dirty hair locks faster.

The truth: Clean hair can still tangle, mesh, bud, and mature.

Locs develop because strands naturally intertwine and compact over time—not because the scalp is covered in sweat, oil, flakes, and product residue.

Newer locs may require gentler washing techniques, but avoiding shampoo for extended periods can contribute to odor, buildup, itching, and scalp discomfort.

A healthy loc journey still includes consistent cleansing.

💬 Were you ever told not to wash your starter locs?

Your hair may be growing even when your locs do not appear much longer.

During the loc journey, hair can shrink, compact, thicken, bud, and mature before new length becomes visually obvious. This is especially common during the earlier stages, when the internal structure of the loc is still developing.

Hair growth begins at the scalp, but visible length can be affected by shrinkage, texture, breakage, and how the locs settle.

Try not to judge your progress only by what you see in the mirror from week to week. Photos taken several months apart may reveal changes that are difficult to notice daily.

💬 How long have you been on your loc journey?

Meet Horsetail 🌱

Horsetail is an ancient plant naturally rich in silica, a mineral associated with the structure and strength of hair.

In herbal hair care, horsetail is commonly added to rinses and botanical blends designed to support weak, dry, or fragile-feeling strands. It may be especially appealing for locs that need lightweight conditioning without being coated in thick products.

Although no herb can guarantee growth or prevent breakage by itself, horsetail can be a supportive ingredient within a consistent loc-care routine.

💬 Have you ever used horsetail in your hair regimen?

Water Is Your Best Moisturizer 💧

Water hydrates your locs. Oil helps seal in that moisture—but oil alone doesn’t moisturize dry hair.

Healthy locs begin with proper hydration, so start with water or a water-based moisturizer before reaching for an oil.

💬 Question: Do you moisturize your locs with water first?

MYTH: Oiling Your Scalp Every Day Makes Your Hair Grow Faster

Truth:
Hair grows from the follicle—not from how much oil sits on your scalp. Daily oiling isn’t necessary for everyone and can contribute to buildup depending on the products you use and your scalp’s needs.

Question:
How often do YOU oil your scalp?

Healthy Hair Starts With a Healthy Scalp

Think of your scalp like soil in a garden. Healthy soil supports healthy plants. Likewise, a well-cared-for scalp creates a better environment for healthy hair.

Today’s Reminder:
Drink your water.
Protect your peace.
Protect your crown.

Stop Picking At Your Scalp

Picking can lead to irritation, small injuries, and inflammation. If your scalp is itchy, it’s worth figuring out why instead of scratching through it.

Question:
Be honest… are you guilty of this? 😂

Can I Wash Starter Locs?

Answer:
In many cases, yes. The timing and technique matter, and recommendations can vary depending on your hair type, how your starter locs were installed, and your loctician’s guidance. Keeping your scalp clean is still important.

Question:
How long did you wait before your first wash?